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Vote: What's With Suri Cruise's Expensive Purse? {PopEater}
Feb 17th 2010 8:34PM You now, if I had the money, I would shower my daughter with everthing that Suri is getting. Even if she is given things, you can still teach them to respect money. I have some very rich friends who were given everything as children. They now have killer jobs, and they are as frugal as anyone else I know.
Cramps Frontman Lux Interior, Godfather of Psychobilly, Dies at 62 {Spinner}
Feb 5th 2009 12:17PM I got into The Cramps when I was in Jr. High. They were so differant, like nothing I'd heard before. I was lucky enough to see them may times. And even more lucky to be able to share their music with my daughter. We bonded at Lux's shows. He was a great singer/show man. Those of you who have not heard of him, google The Cramps. Some may like them, some may not. But those who do will know the saddness of we who followed the band through out the years. And you might just end up with a new CD in your collection. My heart goes out to you Ivy.
R.I.P. Lux...have a bottle of red for me....
Joan Jett Refuels at 50 {Spinner}
Apr 5th 2008 12:10PM I spent two and a half days with Joan Jett back in '81. She is a great gal and artist. She treated me like a king. I have nothing bad to say about Joan. We have kept in touch after all these years, and I still get on the gueast list whenever she is in town. If you don't know the woman, don't hate on her.
Most Killer Songs: No. 1 {Spinner}
Nov 24th 2007 9:59PM Punk Rocks own T.S.O.L. has them all beat with Code Blue. A little diddy about sex with the dead. "I don't even care how she died, I like it better when she smells of formaldehyde"
Santa hates you {Stylelist}
Nov 24th 2007 3:07PM If you don't like this shirt, I bet you will hate my "If Jesus Comes Back, We'll Kill Him Again" shirt!
Get a life people. It's just a T-shirt!
If you want a nice P.C. t-shirt, try TSHIRTHELL.COM!
Gadling's 2007 Oktoberfest Coverage {Gadling}
Sep 23rd 2007 5:34PM To Allen Ford
The first "Oktoberfest" took place on October 12, 1810: For the commemoration of their marriage, Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen (namesake of the Theresienwiese festival grounds) organized a great horse race (the marriage took place on October 12, the horse race on October 17, therefore there are different dates named as being the first Oktoberfest).
The first 100 years
Theresienwiese one day pre opening 2006In the year 1813, the Oktoberfest was called off as Bavaria was involved in the Napoleonic war. In 1816, carnival booths appeared. The main prizes were silver, porcelain, and jewelry. In 1819, The town fathers of Munich took over festival management. They decided that the Oktoberfest should be celebrated every year without exception. Later, it was lengthened and the date pushed forward. The reason being that the end of September in Bavaria often has very good weather. The high temperature in the first week of Oktoberfest nears 30 °C which stimulates the thirst of the visitors. However, today the last week of Oktoberfest is still in October.
To honor the marriage of King Ludwig I and Therese of Bavaria, a parade took place for the first time in 1835. Since 1850, this has become a yearly event and an important component of the Oktoberfest. 8,000 people — mostly from Bavaria — in traditional costumes walk from Maximilian Street, through the center of Munich, to the Oktoberfest. The march is led by the Münchner Kindl.
Bavaria statue above the TheresienwieseSince 1850, the statue of Bavaria has watched the Oktoberfest. This worldly Bavarian patron was first sketched by Leo von Klenze in a classic style and Ludwig Michael Schwanthaler romanticised and "Germanised" the draft; it was constructed by Johann Baptist Stiglmaier and Ferdinand von Miller.
In 1853, the Bavarian Ruhmeshalle was finished.
In 1854, 3,000 residents of Munich succumbed to an epidemic of cholera, so the festival was cancelled. Also, in the year 1866, there was no Oktoberfest as Bavaria fought in the Austro-Prussian War. In 1870, the Franco-Prussian war was the reason for cancellation of the festival. In 1873, the festival was once more cancelled due to a cholera epidemic. In 1880, the electric light illuminated over 400 booths and tents. In 1881, booths selling bratwursts opened. Beer was first served in glass mugs in 1892. At the end of the 19th century, a re-organization took place. Until then, there were games of skittles, large dance floors, and trees for climbing in the beer booths. They wanted more room for guests and musicians. The booths became beer halls.
In 1887, the Entry of the Oktoberfest Staff and Breweries took place for the first time. This event showcases the splendidly decorated horse teams of the breweries and the bands that play in the festival tents. This event always takes place on the first Saturday of the Oktoberfest and symbolises the official prelude to the Oktoberfest celebration
In the year 1910, Oktoberfest celebrated its 100th birthday. 120,000 litres of beer were poured. In 1913, the Bräurosl was founded, which was the largest Oktoberfest beer tent of all time, with room for about 12,000 guests (today, the biggest tent is the Hofbräu-Festhalle, which holds 10,000).
Hooray! Dozens of Holiday Beers available for 2006 {Slashfood}
Dec 20th 2006 1:11PM To aaron gause. Any self respecting pub will carry whatleys! But for a treat try Anderson Vally's Winter Soltice! You will think you died and gone to Heaven. If there is in fact a heaven, I know they will stock this and Widmier Bros Hiefewiesen!
Sam Neill and Julian Glover Were Almost James Bond {Cinematical}
Apr 26th 2006 8:21PM I love Sean Connery as Bond too. But he is going to be 76 years old this year! I know that 007 is suposed to be older, but not in his 70's! He was the best when he did it, but I'm still for Clive Owen! I don't think Bond would look good breaking a hip getting out of the DB-5!
Sam Neill and Julian Glover Were Almost James Bond {Cinematical}
Apr 26th 2006 4:27PM It is my opinion that Clive Owen (spelling?) should have been the "New Bond." I am a big 007 movie fan. Although no one could replace Mr. Connery, and lets face it, he is a bit too old for the part now. I think that Clive Owen would have been the perfect choice for C.R.
